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Principal YorkvsThe Fort
The Principal York and The Fort Boutique Hostel are both praised by writers. On balance, The Principal York scores significantly better than The Fort Boutique Hostel. The Principal York comes in at #4 in York with approval from 4 publications such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Principal York
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
Oyster
The Guardian
Independent
Station Road, Station Parade, York YO24 1AA
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This magnificent Victorian retreat is set in vast, landscaped gardens. Offers en suite, luxury rooms, with all modern amenities; has two, specially designed rooms for the disabled as well."
Star Service "Once a business-oriented hotel, The Principal York is becoming well known with locals for its dining experience, live music and cocktail bar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A grand Victorian station hotel with a stylish yet refreshingly calm makeover." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This four-pearl, 159-room Victorian hotel is located in the heart of York, right next to the main railway station." Full review
The Guardian "A paeon to the Victorian railway age just 200m from York’s ancient city walls, this is a hotel with sweeping staircases and lofty ceilings – but isn’t locked to its past"
10 of Yorkshire’s finest hotels
August 22, 2021
Independent "Previously known as the Royal York Hotel, this five-storey Grade II listed building of yellow Scarborough brick used to be one of the UK’s great Victorian railway hotels"
The Fort
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "An interesting idea – a “boutique hostel” in the city centre, offering rooms and dorms decorated on themes (log cabin, deep sea creatures) at a knock-down price."
Lonely Planet "This boutique hostel showcases the work of young British designers, creating affordable accommodation with a dash of character and flair." Full review
